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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.36, 722.34 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.36, 722.34 and 207.52 is: 311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.36 : 722.34 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.36/722.34 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.36x = 722.34 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.36x = 149,900.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,900.00/481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.41

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